Metronorth Railroad

Superintendent, Track

Transportation
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • High School Diploma or equivalent required.
  • Minimum six years of related experience required, including three years in a managerial role.
  • Extensive knowledge of Railroad Industry Safety Standards essential.
  • Experience in material procurement and labor contracts in transportation operations preferred.
  • Familiarity with scheduling track outages and forecasting needs of materials and safety precautions is a plus.

Responsibilities

  • Plan and organize track maintenance and construction projects.
  • Manage and oversee personnel and their activities in the MOW Track subdivision.
  • Ensure implementation of safety procedures for reliable service.
  • Act as General Superintendent in their absence when necessary.
  • Coordinate activities related to track maintenance in specific geographic areas.
  • Respond to emergency situations 24/7, including weekends and holidays.
  • Assess underground and elevated tracks as part of job duties.

Benefits

  • Regular, full-time position in a stable governmental agency.
  • Opportunities for advancement within the organization.
  • Comprehensive benefits package offering health and retirement plans.
  • Potential eligibility for the 55-a Program for qualified candidates.
  • Access to training and professional development opportunities.
Full Job Description
Job ID: 17444

Business Unit: New York City Transit

Location: Brooklyn, NY, United States

Regular/Temporary: Regular

Department: Track

Date Posted: Sep 24, 2026

Description

JOB INFORMATION:

Title:

Superintendent, Track

Authority:

TA

Department:

Subways

Division/Unit:

MOW / Track

Location:

Various

Hours:

Various

Reporting Manager (if Applicable)

General Superintendent

Deadline (if Applicable)

10/8/26

Compensation:

$152,072 (UTLO Grade D )

POSITON SUMMARY:

The position plans, organizes, and is accountable for managing projects and providing

oversight of personnel and activities within MOW Track subdivision's which consists of

Track Construction, Subway Maintenance, System Maintenance and Track Cleaning.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

Selected incumbent will be responsible for providing managerial direction and coordinating

activities related to track maintenance and/or construction in specified geographic areas to

ensure safe and reliable service is maintained. The i ncumbent will provide timely coordination

and implementation of safety procedures. If necessary, will assume the duties and

responsibilities of the General Superintendent in their absence. The selected incumbent

must be willing to work all tours, weekends, holidays and respond to emergency situations

24/7, as well as being prepared to walk the underground or elevated tracks.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:
  • High School Diploma or equivalent and a minimum of six (6) years of related professional experience, of which at least three (3) years must have been managerial/supervisor experience, or
  • A satisfactory equivalent of the combined education and experience.


DESIRED SKILLS:

Extensive knowledge of Railroad Industry Safety Standard, material procurement and

labor contracts in Transportation Operations: Construction, Power Distribution, System

and Subway Maintenance. Knowledge of scheduling track outages and forecasting the

needs of material, capital and safety precautions.

SELECTION METHOD

Based on evaluation of education, skills, experience, interview, and written assessment.

All selected candidates will be subject to a full background investigation that includes employment and education. Discrepancies may lead to dismissal.

OTHER INFORMATION

Appointment may be at a comparable level to current level of selected candidate. (If necessary)

As an employee of MTA NYC Transit, you may be required to complete an annual financial disclosure statement with the state of New York, if your position earns more than $101,379 (this is subject to change) per year or if the position is designated as a policy maker.

For 55-a eligible titles: Candidates selected for this position may be placed in a competitive or non-competitive class position based on their qualifications. Qualified candidates who are placed in a competitive class position are eligible for the 55-a Program. Please indicate in your cover letter and in the upper right corner of your resume that you would like to be considered for the position under the 55-a Program. For detailed information regarding the 55-a Program, please visit the following link https://www1.nyc.gov/site/dcas/employment/55-a-program.page

TA APPLICANTS MUST BE IN A PERMANENT CIVIL SERVICE STATUS IN THE TITLE(S). IF YOU ARE ON AN ESTABLISHED LIST, YOUR LIST NUMBER MUST BE REACHABLE TO BE CONSIDERED FOR APPOINTMENT.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

Final salary is determined experience, skillset, and alignment with compensation practices. The posted range reflects expected compensation and may be updated as market or business needs evolve.

To be eligible for consideration for a new role, current MTA employees must complete at least one year of service in their current role prior to applying. Additionally, eligibility to interview is contingent upon maintaining a satisfactory record of job performance, attendance, and disciplinary conduct. Pursuant to the New York State Public Officers Law & the MTA Code of Ethics, all employees who hold a policymaking position must file an Annual Statement of Financial Disclosure (FDS) with the NYS Commission on Ethics and Lobbying in Government (the "Commission").

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About Metronorth Railroad

Metro-North Railroad is a commuter railroad that serves the northern suburbs of New York City. The railroad was founded in 1983 and is owned by the Metropolitan Transportation Authority (MTA). Metro-North operates three main lines, the Hudson Line, the Harlem Line, and the New Haven Line, which together serve over 85 million passengers annually. The railroad has a fleet of over 400 rail cars and operates over 700 trains per day. In addition to commuter service, Metro-North also operates several tourist trains, including the popular Fall Foliage and Holiday Express trains.
Learn more about Metronorth Railroad
Size
7,000 employees
Industry
Net Income
$100 million
Founded
1983
5 Year Trend
-5%
Revenue
$1 billion

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